Posting and managing your feed

This module covers the core functionality of the Screenhub homepage and how users can interact with and manage posts.

How to Navigate the Homepage #

1. Feed:

• The main section of the homepage displays a scrollable feed of posts from your network.
• To view posts, simply scroll up or down.
• Each post includes:

• User Profile Picture and Name: Identifies the post’s author.
• Post Content: The text, images, or links shared in the post.
• Interaction Buttons: Buttons to Like, Comment, and Share the post.

2. Create Post:

• A “Create Post” button is located on the top
• Tap this button to create a new post

3. Search:

• The search bar is located on the top right on the screen.
• To search:

• Tap the search bar.
• Enter your search query.
• You can search for: Creators and Organizations by name or username, Projects and posts by title and Jobs by title.
• Tap the “Search” or “Enter” key to initiate the search.

4. Notifications:

• The notification icon is located in the top right before the profile icon.
• A number on the icon indicates unread notifications.
• To view notifications:

• Tap the notification icon.
• A list of notifications will be displayed, including: Likes, comments, and shares on your posts, Connection requests, Job recommendations, Other relevant updates.

5. Profile:

• The profile icon is located in the top right corner. 
• To view your profile, tap the profile icon.

6. Side Menu:

• The side menu can be accessed by tapping on the profile icon located on the top right corner.
• The side menu contains options for:

• Profile: Accessing your user profile.
• Bookmarks: Viewing saved items.
• Settings: Configuring app preferences.
• Help and Support: Accessing documentation and support resources.
• Contact Us: Reaching out to the ScreenHub team.
• Invite Friends: Sharing ScreenHub with others.
• Log Out: Signing out of your account.

How to Create a Post #

1. Tap the “Create Post” button on the homepage.
2. A “Create Post” pop-up screen will appear.
3. Fill in the post details:

• Post Title: Enter a title for your post.
• Post Description: Enter the main content of your post. You can include links in the description.
• Image Upload (Optional):

• Tap the image button of the bottom left.
• Select an image from your device’s gallery or camera.

4. Tap the “Post” to publish your post.

How to Edit a Post #

1. Navigate to the post you want to edit in the feed.
2. Locate the “Edit” button from the three dots on the post. This button is only visible on posts that you have created.
3. Tap the “Edit” button.
4. The “Edit Post” pop-up screen will appear, pre-filled with the current post content.
5. Modify the following fields as needed:

• Post Description: Edit the text of your post.
• Post Image (Optional): You may be able to replace the existing image, and  upload a new one.
• Post Tags (Optional): If your system supports tags, you can add, edit, or remove them.

6. Tap the “Update” button to confirm your changes.
7. A success message will be displayed to confirm that the post has been updated.
8. Error Handling: The system will display error messages if there are any problems with the update (e.g., invalid input).

How to View a Post #

1. Navigate to the post in the profile.
2. Tap on the post to view the full details.
3. The post details screen will display:

• Post Content: The complete text and images of the post.
• Author Information: The author’s name and profile picture.
• Timestamp: The date and time the post was created.
• Interaction Options:

• Like: Tap the “Like” button to like the post
• Comment: Tap the “Comment” section to add a comment 
• Share: Tap the “Share” button to share the post
• Edit/Delete: If you are the author, you will see “Edit” and “Delete” options
• Report: You can report other user’s post if you deem it inappropriate.

4. Error Handling: If a post has been deleted or is unavailable, the app will display an appropriate error message.

How to Delete a Post #

1. Navigate to the post you want to delete.
2. Locate the “Delete” button from three dots on the post. This button is only visible on posts you have created.
3. Tap the “Delete” button.
4. A confirmation prompt will appear to ensure you want to delete the post.
5. Tap “Delete” to proceed with deletion.
6. The post will be permanently removed.
7. A success message will be displayed.

How to Like a Post #

1. Navigate to the post you want to like.
2. Locate the “Like” button on the post,  a heart icon.
3. Tap the “Like” button.
4. The button will toggle its state:

• If you haven’t liked the post, tapping the button will like it.
• If you have already liked the post, tapping the button will unlike it.

5. The number of likes displayed next to the button will update to reflect your action.
6. The post’s author will receive a notification that you liked their post.

How to Comment on a Post #

1. Navigate to the post you want to comment on.
2. Locate the comment input field below the post.
3. Tap the comment input field and enter your comment.
4. Tap the “Arrow” button to submit your comment.
5. Your comment will be displayed below the post.
6. Replying to Comments:

• A “Reply” button or option on each comment.
• Tap “Reply” to enter a reply to that specific comment.

7. Deleting Your Comments:

• You should be able to delete your own comments.
• Locate the “Delete” option on your comment from thre dots.
• Tap “Delete” and confirm to delete your comment.

8. Liking Comments:

• Similar to posts, comments can also be liked.
• Tap the “Like” button on a comment to like it.

9. Notifications: You will receive notifications for replies to your comments.

How to Report a Comment (on a Post) #

1. Navigate to the comment you want to report.
2. Locate the “Report” option from the three dots on the comment. 
3. Tap the “Report” option.
4. A pop-up screen will appear with a text field.
5. Select the reason for reporting the comment and write the reason in the text field.
6. Tap the “Report” to submit your report.
7. A confirmation message will be displayed to confirm that the report has been sent.
8. The report will be sent to the administrators for review.

How to Share a Post #

1. Navigate to the post you want to share.
2. Locate the “Share” button on the post.
3. Tap the “Share” button.
4. A menu of sharing options will appear.
5. Select the “Copy Link” option.
6. The post’s unique link will be copied to your clipboard.
7. You can then paste this link into other applications or messages to share the post.

How to Report a Post #

1. Navigate to the post you want to report.
2. Locate the “Report” option from the three dots on the post.
3. Tap the “Report” option.
4. A pop-up screen will appear with a text field.
5. Select the reason for reporting the comment and write the reason in the text field.
6. Tap the “Report” to submit your report.
7. A confirmation message will be displayed to confirm that the report has been sent.
8. The report will be sent to the administrators for review.